ICE protests draw city response

Elgin officials say police not involved in immigration enforcement as ICE detainees pile

Elgin leaders last week looked to temper community concerns growing over recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the area, stressing local law enforcement is not involved beyond what state law requires.

Officials said in a release they are responding to fears voiced by residents, particularly within immigrant communities, by clarifying what cooperation is required and what local police will — and will not — do.